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The Lakes Children's Center

153 County Road Qq, Waupaca, WI 549815.0· 16 reviews
licensed capacity
39
open each week
5 days
weekly, posted tuition
$167
year first licensed
2023

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About The Lakes Children's Center

The Lakes Children's Center is a licensed child care center in Waupaca, Wisconsin. The state has licensed it since November 9, 2023, for up to 39 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based, Play-based and Reggio Emilia approach, with infant care, preschool and toddler care. It lists weekly tuition from $167 to $267.

Wisconsin Department of Children and Families publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.

InfantsSchool-ageFaith-basedPosts tuition

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 8 weeks to 8 years of age
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
39 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “weekdays 7:00 AM- 5:00 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 8 weeks to 8 years of age
ProgramsInfant care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Christian), Play-based, Reggio Emilia
Daily lifePotty training: Assist children with learning self care habits with toileting
SafetyOutdoor playground
Licensed capacity39 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Lakes Children's Center lists weekly tuition from $167 to $267. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Waupaca County has a median price of $210 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Weekly · program, in its own wordsPrice
2 Year Olds, Weekly Full Time$237
4K Wrap around Care, Weekly Full Time$167
Full Time Preschool (3/4), Weekly Full Time$220
Infants/Toddlers, Weekly Full Time$267
Daily · program, in its own wordsPrice
2 Year Olds, Weekly Part Time* (rates charged per day)$64
Infants/Toddlers, Weekly Part Time* (2-3 days per week, rates charged per day)$68
Preschool (3/4), Weekly Part Time* (rates charged per day)$62
one time $50 per child registration fee$50
one time $75 per family registration fee$75
7 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Waupaca County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$210
Home daycare$155

Toddler

Center$190
Home daycare$150

Preschool

Center$190
Home daycare$150

School age

Center$164
Home daycare$140

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for The Lakes Children's Center

Wisconsin Department of Children and Families publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Group Child Care Center
Capacity
39 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2023
License number
#0000591580-001
See the state's record

Inspections

Wisconsin Department of Children and Families publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

Wisconsin publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.

Copied from Wisconsin Department of Children and Families on October 2, 2026. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about The Lakes Children's Center

Is The Lakes Children's Center licensed?

Yes. Wisconsin Department of Children and Families lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed November 9, 2023.

Does The Lakes Children's Center have inspection violations?

Wisconsin Department of Children and Families publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

How many children can The Lakes Children's Center care for?

39, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

What are The Lakes Children's Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Lakes Children's Center cost?

Weekly tuition from $167 to $267, as it lists it.

What is The Lakes Children's Center's phone number?

(920) 505-8971.

Where is The Lakes Children's Center?

153 County Road Qq, Waupaca, WI 54981.

Sources: Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (license) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).